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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.04, 590.98 and 374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.04, 590.98 and 374.53 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.04 : 590.98 = 374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.04/590.98 = 374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.04x = 590.98 × 374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.04x = 221,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,336.78/394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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